1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1997 Mazda 626
To start off, 1997 Mazda 626 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda 626 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda 626 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Mazda 626 (151 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 1997 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1100 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2620 mm |
