1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1970 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1970 Mazda 1000 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 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. 1957 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 1970 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1100 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| 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 | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2270 mm |
