1974 Mazda Familia vs. 1967 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1974 Mazda Familia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,272 cc, 1974 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1967 Wartburg 312. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1967 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1974 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda Familia (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda Familia | 1967 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mazda | Wartburg |
| Model | Familia | 312 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 992 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2460 mm |
