1987 Lada Samara vs. 1975 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1987 Lada Samara is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lada Samara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1987 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada Samara weights approximately 100 kg more than 1975 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mazda Familia (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada Samara. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada Samara | 1975 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | Samara | Familia |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1271 cc |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2270 mm |
