1978 Mazda Familia vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 17 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 1,903 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 531 kg more than 1978 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, 1995 Peugeot 406 (200 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda Familia | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | Familia | 406 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1903 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2710 mm |
