1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (100 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1986 Mazda 929.
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, 1986 Mazda 929 (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1400 | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 1400 | 929 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |