1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1972 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1972 Mazda 1000 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1972 Mazda 1000.
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 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1972 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1100 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2270 mm |
