1974 Mazda Familia vs. 2008 Mazda Premacy

To start off, 2008 Mazda Premacy is newer by 34 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda Premacy (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 581 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, 2008 Mazda Premacy (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Familia.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Mazda Familia 2008 Mazda Premacy
Make Mazda Mazda
Model Familia Premacy
Year Released 1974 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1272 cc 1990 cc
Horse Power 74 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 171 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Vehicle Weight 804 kg 1385 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1550 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2270 mm 2680 mm


 

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