1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 929 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1978 Mazda 929.
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, 1978 Mazda 929 (160 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Fiat 1400 | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 1400 | 929 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 160 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |