1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1965 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1996 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 31 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (35 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1110 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, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (60 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 1965 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Roadmaster | Familia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 782 cc |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2200 mm |
