1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1976 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 780 kg more than 1976 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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1976 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Caprice | Familia |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
