1959 Fiat 750 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 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 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 38 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 616 weights approximately 327 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 1974 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 750 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |
