1971 Mazda Familia vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2011 Dacia Duster is newer by 40 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Dacia Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dacia Duster (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dacia Duster weights approximately 456 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, 2011 Dacia Duster (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Familia | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Mazda | Dacia |
| Model | Familia | Duster |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2673 mm |
