1967 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Mazda Familia

To start off, both 1967 Chevrolet Corvette and 1967 Mazda Familia were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 585 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (82 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Chevrolet Corvette 1967 Mazda Familia
Make Chevrolet Mazda
Model Corvette Familia
Year Released 1967 1967
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5354 cc 985 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 300 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 488 Nm 82 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1375 kg 790 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 3710 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 57 L


 

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