2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1972 Volvo 1800
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volvo 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volvo 1800 would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Volvo 1800. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Volvo 1800 (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1972 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | Familia | 1800 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2460 mm |
