1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1974 Mazda 616
To start off, 1974 Mazda 616 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 616 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 600 | 1974 Mazda 616 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 600 | 616 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |