1976 Mazda Familia vs. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 14 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 435 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, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Familia | 1990 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Familia | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1996 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2630 mm |
