1970 Mazda Familia vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante is newer by 26 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante (238 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 810 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Familia | Diamante |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2730 mm |
