1974 Mazda Familia vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 37 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 1,272 cc, 1974 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 36 kg more than 1974 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda Familia (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda Familia | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mazda | Smart |
| Model | Familia | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1000 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 1867 mm |
