1970 Mazda Familia vs. 2006 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2006 Skoda Fabia is newer by 36 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 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Skoda Fabia (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 580 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, 2006 Skoda Fabia (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 2006 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Mazda | Skoda |
| Model | Familia | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2470 mm |
