2003 Honda Element vs. 1978 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2003 Honda Element is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Element (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Element weights approximately 826 kg more than 1978 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Honda Element (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Element | 1978 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Element | Familia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2270 mm |
