1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1966 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 492 more horse power than 1966 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1966 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1966 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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 664 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1966 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Familia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 55 L |
