1962 Fiat Berline 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 Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Berline weights approximately 270 kg more than 1978 Mazda 818. 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, 1962 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat Berline | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Berline | 818 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2320 mm |
