1975 Mazda Familia vs. 1975 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 1975 Mazda Familia and 1975 Volkswagen Beetle were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen Beetle. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 20 kg more than 1975 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mazda Familia (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Beetle. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Familia | 1975 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Familia | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1271 cc | 1285 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
