2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1986 Volvo 245
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Volvo 245 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Volvo 245 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster 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, 1986 Volvo 245 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1986 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | Familia | 245 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
