1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1967 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1967 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (82 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1967 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Roadmaster | Familia |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2200 mm |
