1970 Mazda Familia vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 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 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 630 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 Porsche 993 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Familia | 993 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2280 mm |
