1973 Mazda Familia vs. 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 21 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 670 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, 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Familia | 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Familia | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 3135 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2740 mm |
