1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1978 Mazda 616
To start off, 1978 Mazda 616 is newer by 22 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 616 weights approximately 107 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1978 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1100 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2480 mm |
