1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, 1972 Mazda 818 is newer by 18 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 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda 818 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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, 1972 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1100 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2320 mm |
