1959 Fiat 750 vs. 2005 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2005 Mazda B2300 is newer by 46 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 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B2300 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 773 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.
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, 2005 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 2005 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 750 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 62 L |
