1970 Mazda Familia vs. 2008 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2008 Saturn Vue is newer by 38 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Vue (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Vue weights approximately 945 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, 2008 Saturn Vue (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mazda Familia | 2008 Saturn Vue | |
Make | Mazda | Saturn |
Model | Familia | Vue |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2710 mm |