2007 Honda Element vs. 1977 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1977 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1977 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Element | Familia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |
