1975 Lancia Beta vs. 1975 Mazda Familia
To start off, both 1975 Lancia Beta and 1975 Mazda Familia were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Beta weights approximately 220 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lancia Beta | 1975 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Beta | Familia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1271 cc |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2270 mm |
