1974 Mazda Familia vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avensis is newer by 33 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avensis (145 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 548 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, 2007 Toyota Avensis (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda Familia | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2710 mm |
