1973 Mazda Familia vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1315 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Familia | 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Familia | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 7446 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3110 mm |
