1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1967 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1967 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1967 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |
