1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1987 Mazda 929 (167 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 1500 | 929 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 167 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2720 mm |