1998 Mazda Laputa vs. 1972 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1998 Mazda Laputa is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 987 cc, 1972 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda Laputa (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Laputa should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda Laputa weights approximately 70 kg more than 1972 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, 1998 Mazda Laputa (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda Laputa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda Laputa | 1972 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Laputa | Familia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 987 cc |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2200 mm |
