1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 1968 Mazda R-100 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Mazda R-100. (110 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda R-100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 465 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100. 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, 1961 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Berline | R-100 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1963 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
