1976 Mazda Familia vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 995 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mazda Familia | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Familia | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 5032 cc |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3030 mm |