1957 Fiat 600 vs. 1973 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1973 Mazda 1000 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 600 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 600 | 1973 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 600 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |
