1978 Mazda Familia vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 296 kg more than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda Familia | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | Carina |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1974 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2540 mm |
