1977 Dodge Omni vs. 1976 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1977 Dodge Omni is newer by 1 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 1,716 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Dodge Omni is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1977 Dodge Omni. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1977 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Dodge Omni weights approximately 196 kg more than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Dodge Omni (115 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Dodge Omni will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Dodge Omni | 1976 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Omni | Familia |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1716 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2270 mm |
