1970 Mazda Familia vs. 2003 Volvo V50
To start off, 2003 Volvo V50 is newer by 33 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo V50 (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volvo V50 weights approximately 648 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, 2003 Volvo V50 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 2003 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | Familia | V50 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2760 mm |
