1978 Mazda Familia vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 31 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 3,455 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1131 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda Familia | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 3455 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3040 mm |
