1974 Mazda Familia vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 18 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Carina weights approximately 416 kg more than 1974 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Toyota Carina (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | Carina |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1974 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2590 mm |
