1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1978 Mazda 616
To start off, 1978 Mazda 616 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 616 weights approximately 372 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 500 | 1978 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 500 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2480 mm |
