1975 Mazda Familia vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1975 Mazda Familia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Porsche 356 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Porsche 356 weights approximately 38 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, 1959 Porsche 356 (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Familia | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Familia | 356 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1271 cc | 1582 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2110 mm |
