1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1971 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 500 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1248 kg more than 1971 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 666 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1971 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Familia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2200 mm |
