1976 Mazda Familia vs. 1996 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 20 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Vitara (77 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 196 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, 1996 Suzuki Vitara (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Familia | 1996 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Mazda | Suzuki |
| Model | Familia | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1590 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2210 mm |
