1988 Lada Niva vs. 1965 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva 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 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Niva weights approximately 358 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 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1988 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada Niva | 1965 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | Niva | Familia |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2200 mm |
