1973 Mazda Familia vs. 1976 Mini MK IV
To start off, 1976 Mini MK IV is newer by 3 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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mini MK IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Mini MK IV. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1976 Mini MK IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Familia weights approximately 155 kg more than 1976 Mini MK IV. 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 Mazda Familia (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mini MK IV. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mini MK IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Familia | 1976 Mini MK IV | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Familia | MK IV |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1275 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2040 mm |
