1970 Mazda Familia vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Bora 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Bora (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 437 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 Volkswagen Bora (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Familia | Bora |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1227 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2520 mm |
