1971 Mazda Familia vs. 1978 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 1978 Volkswagen Citi 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volkswagen Citi (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 136 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 Volkswagen Citi (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Volkswagen Citi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Familia | 1978 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Familia | Citi |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1595 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 | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2410 mm |
