1978 Mazda Familia vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 1996 SsangYong Korando is newer by 18 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 2,872 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 SsangYong Korando (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 981 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, 1996 SsangYong Korando (190 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda Familia | 1996 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
| Model | Familia | Korando |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2872 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
