1981 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1971 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 976 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 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Caprice | 1971 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Caprice | Familia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2200 mm |
