1996 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1965 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1996 Honda Step Wagon 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 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 658 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 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Step Wagon | 1965 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Step Wagon | Familia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1972 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2200 mm |
