1976 Mazda Familia vs. 1976 Mazda RX-4
To start off, both 1976 Mazda Familia and 1976 Mazda RX-4 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1976 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 310 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, 1976 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Familia | 1976 Mazda RX-4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Familia | RX-4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2616 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2520 mm |
