1970 Mazda Familia vs. 2001 Mazda 6
To start off, 2001 Mazda 6 is newer by 31 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda 6 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda 6 weights approximately 555 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, 2001 Mazda 6 (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 2001 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Familia | 6 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2680 mm |
