1977 Mazda Familia vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 905 kg more than 1977 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 Plymouth Voyager (229 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda Familia | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | Familia | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2429 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2880 mm |
