1976 Mazda Familia vs. 2002 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2002 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 26 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 716 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 202 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, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 770 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Familia | 2002 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Mazda | TVR |
| Model | Familia | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 7730 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2570 mm |
