1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 737 kg more than 1965 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | Familia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2200 mm |
