1976 Mazda Familia vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1976 Mazda Familia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1976 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Familia | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Familia | 98 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 5320 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3210 mm |
