1970 Mazda Familia vs. 2009 BMW 520
To start off, 2009 BMW 520 is newer by 39 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 520 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 520 weights approximately 795 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, 2009 BMW 520 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 2009 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | Familia | 520 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2890 mm |
