1978 Mazda Familia vs. 1978 Renault 4
To start off, both 1978 Mazda Familia and 1978 Renault 4 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,272 cc, 1978 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda Familia weights approximately 89 kg more than 1978 Renault 4. 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 Familia (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (72 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda Familia | 1978 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | Familia | 4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1108 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
