2005 Honda Insight vs. 1978 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2005 Honda Insight is newer by 27 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 1,272 cc, 1978 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Insight weights approximately 36 kg more than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Insight | 1978 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Insight | Familia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 804 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 |
