1970 Mazda Familia vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 25 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 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Serena (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 720 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, 1995 Nissan Serena (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Familia | Serena |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2283 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2740 mm |
