1973 Chrysler Valiant vs. 2000 Mazda Familia

To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Valiant (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 575 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Chrysler Valiant (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.

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