2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 520 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, 1982 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Familia | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | Familia | 944 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 66 L |