2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 430 kg more than 1968 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, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Grande Punto | Familia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |
