1970 Mazda Familia vs. 2004 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2004 Toyota Solara is newer by 34 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Solara (162 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Solara weights approximately 655 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, 2004 Toyota Solara (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 2004 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | Solara |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2680 mm |
