2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 800 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, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Familia | 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Familia | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2960 mm |