2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1994 Toyota Century
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (168 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Century weights approximately 570 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Because 1994 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1994 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | Century |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2870 mm |
