1978 Daihatsu Delta vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 261 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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, 1978 Daihatsu Delta (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Delta | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Delta | Familia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2270 mm |
