1970 Mazda Familia vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2005 Opel Vectra is newer by 35 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Vectra (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Vectra weights approximately 620 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, 2005 Opel Vectra (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Familia | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2450 mm |
