1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1970 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1970 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, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1970 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | Virage | Familia |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
