1970 Mazda Familia vs. 2005 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2005 Toyota Previa 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 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Previa (160 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Previa weights approximately 785 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 Toyota Previa (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 2005 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | Previa |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2900 mm |
