2009 Honda Fit vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 41 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 721 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, 2009 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Fit | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Fit | Familia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 57 L |
