2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1997 Volvo V90
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volvo V90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volvo V90 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Volvo V90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo V90 (178 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo V90 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volvo V90 weights approximately 835 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, 1997 Volvo V90 (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo V90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1997 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | Familia | V90 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
