1976 Mazda Familia vs. 1976 Peugeot 104
To start off, both 1976 Mazda Familia and 1976 Peugeot 104 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Peugeot 104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Peugeot 104 (80 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Peugeot 104 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 104 weights approximately 10 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 Familia (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot 104. (109 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot 104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Familia | 1976 Peugeot 104 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | Familia | 104 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1360 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2240 mm |
