1971 Mazda Familia vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 372 kg more than 1971 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Familia | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | Celica |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2510 mm |
