1970 Mazda Familia vs. 2010 Lada Niva
To start off, 2010 Lada Niva is newer by 40 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 1,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lada Niva weights approximately 545 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, 2010 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 2010 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Mazda | Lada |
| Model | Familia | Niva |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2210 mm |
