1976 Mazda Familia vs. 1997 Mini MK VII
To start off, 1997 Mini MK VII is newer by 21 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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mini MK VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mini MK VII (96 HP @ 6130 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mini MK VII should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda Familia weights approximately 65 kg more than 1997 Mini MK VII.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Mini MK VII (115 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Mini MK VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Familia | 1997 Mini MK VII | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Familia | MK VII |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1275 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6130 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2040 mm |
