2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Volvo 240 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 1983 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 465 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, 1983 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | Familia | 240 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |
