1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 2004 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2300 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 573 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1100 | 2004 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1100 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1443 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 74 L |
