1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 23 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 665 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, 1986 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 500 | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 500 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2620 mm |
