1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1973 Mazda Familia
To start off, both 1973 Chevrolet Vega and 1973 Mazda Familia were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 205 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Vega | 1973 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Vega | Familia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2270 mm |
