2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1976 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan 260 ZX would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 384 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1976 Nissan 260 ZX | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Familia | 260 ZX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
