1997 GMC Safari vs. 1970 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1997 GMC Safari is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GMC Safari weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1970 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, 1997 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 GMC Safari | 1970 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Safari | Familia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2200 mm |
