1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, 1972 Mazda 818 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 818 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda 818 weights approximately 454 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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, 1972 Mazda 818 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 500 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
| 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 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2320 mm |
