1974 Mazda Familia vs. 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, both 1974 Mazda Familia and 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 56 kg more than 1974 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda Familia | 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Familia | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1492 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2430 mm |
