1977 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice (109 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 845 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Caprice | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Caprice | Familia |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
