1988 Buick Estate vs. 1965 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1988 Buick Estate is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 1093 kg more than 1965 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, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 1965 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Estate | Familia |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2200 mm |
