1964 Fiat 850 vs. 1974 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1974 Mazda 1000 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 986 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1964 Fiat 850. 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, 1974 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 850 | 1974 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 850 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2270 mm |
