1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1961 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1961 Mazda R 360 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1961 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1961 Mazda R 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1961 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1100 | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
