2004 Honda Insight vs. 1976 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2004 Honda Insight is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,272 cc, 1976 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Insight weights approximately 53 kg more than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mazda Familia (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Insight | 1976 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Insight | Familia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
