1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1972 Mazda 616
To start off, 1972 Mazda 616 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1972 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1972 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1400 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |
