1971 Mazda Familia vs. 1988 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 181 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, 1988 Toyota Corolla (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Familia | 1988 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2440 mm |
