1959 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1973 Mazda 818
To start off, 1973 Mazda 818 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 410 kg more than 1973 Mazda 818.
Because 1959 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mazda 818. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Fiat Campagnola (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat Campagnola | 1973 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Campagnola | 818 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2320 mm |
