1962 Fiat 1100 vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 818 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1962 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, 1978 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1100 | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1100 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2320 mm |
