1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 2008 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2008 Mazda B2300 is newer by 51 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 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda B2300 (144 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100.
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, 2008 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 2008 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1100 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 62 L |
