1962 Fiat Berline vs. 1994 Mazda 323
To start off, 1994 Mazda 323 is newer by 32 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 3 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 323. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Berline weights approximately 115 kg more than 1994 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 323. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat Berline | 1994 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Berline | 323 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
