1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1969 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1969 Mazda 1000 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1969 Mazda 1000.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Fiat 1500 | 1969 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1500 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
