1961 Fiat 1100 vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1974 Mazda 929 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1100. 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, 1974 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1100 | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1100 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 65 L |
