1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1976 Mazda 929
To start off, 1976 Mazda 929 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1976 Mazda 929.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1976 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1400 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
