1974 Mazda Familia vs. 1989 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1989 Toyota Carina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Carina weights approximately 276 kg more than 1974 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, 1989 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda Familia | 1989 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | Carina |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1587 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2530 mm |
