1970 Mazda Familia vs. 1999 Opel Zafira
To start off, 1999 Opel Zafira is newer by 29 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Zafira (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Zafira weights approximately 730 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, 1999 Opel Zafira (188 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 1999 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Familia | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2700 mm |
