1974 Mazda Familia vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 22 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), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 342 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | Carina |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1587 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
