1978 Mazda 616 vs. 1970 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1978 Mazda 616 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 616 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1970 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, 1978 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 1970 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 616 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2200 mm |
