1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (168 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 790 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Because 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (353 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Caprice | Familia |
Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2680 mm |