1975 Mazda Familia vs. 1975 Datsun 280Z
To start off, both 1975 Mazda Familia and 1975 Datsun 280Z were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Datsun 280Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Datsun 280Z (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Datsun 280Z should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Datsun 280Z weights approximately 400 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 Datsun 280Z (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Datsun 280Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Familia | 1975 Datsun 280Z | |
| Make | Mazda | Datsun |
| Model | Familia | 280Z |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1271 cc | 2753 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2304 mm |
