1970 Mazda Familia vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1970 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Peugeot 505 (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | Familia | 505 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2910 mm |
