2006 Fiat Panda vs. 1978 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2006 Fiat Panda is newer by 28 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 15 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Panda weights approximately 979 kg more than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda Familia (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 1978 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Panda | Familia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2270 mm |
