1978 Mazda Familia vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1996 Toyota Picnic 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Picnic (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic 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, 1996 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda Familia | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Familia | Picnic |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1988 cc |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2680 mm |