1976 Mazda Familia vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 Toyota Celica 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Celica (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Celica weights approximately 380 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 Toyota Celica (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Familia | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | Celica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1986 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2470 mm |
