1976 Mazda Familia vs. 1976 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1976 Mazda Familia and 1976 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,272 cc, 1976 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Opel Kadett weights approximately 20 kg more than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mazda Familia (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Familia | 1976 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Familia | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1196 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
