1963 Fiat Berline vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat Berline weights approximately 275 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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, 1963 Fiat Berline (189 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat Berline | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Berline | 626 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
