1976 Mazda Familia vs. 1965 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1976 Mazda Familia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Vauxhall Velox would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Vauxhall Velox (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Vauxhall Velox should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 440 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, 1965 Vauxhall Velox (238 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Vauxhall Velox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Familia | 1965 Vauxhall Velox | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Familia | Velox |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 3299 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2740 mm |
