1996 Honda Shuttle vs. 1975 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1996 Honda Shuttle is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Shuttle (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 732 kg more than 1975 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 Shuttle (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Shuttle | 1975 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Shuttle | Familia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1271 cc |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2270 mm |
