1995 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1978 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1995 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chrysler Town & Country (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1978 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, 1995 Chrysler Town & Country (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chrysler Town & Country | 1978 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | Town & Country | Familia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3776 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2270 mm |
