1975 Mazda Familia vs. 1975 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, both 1975 Mazda Familia and 1975 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen Golf. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 55 kg more than 1975 Mazda Familia.

Let's talk about torque, 1975 Volkswagen Golf (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Familia.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Mazda Familia 1975 Volkswagen Golf
Make Mazda Volkswagen
Model Familia Golf
Year Released 1975 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1271 cc 1471 cc
Horse Power 74 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 114 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 800 kg 855 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 3710 mm
Vehicle Width 1550 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2270 mm 2340 mm


 

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