1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1970 Mazda 616
To start off, 1970 Mazda 616 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 356 kg more than 1970 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Fiat 2300 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 1970 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 2300 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |
