1975 Mazda Familia vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 884 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Familia | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1271 cc | 2694 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3250 mm |
