1996 Honda Legend vs. 1974 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1996 Honda Legend is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 866 kg more than 1974 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 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Legend | 1974 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Legend | Familia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2270 mm |
