1971 Mazda Familia vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 27 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 741 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 256 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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 802 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Familia | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Mazda | TVR |
| Model | Familia | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2570 mm |
