1965 Fiat 2300 vs. 1975 Mazda 929
To start off, 1975 Mazda 929 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1975 Mazda 929. 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, 1965 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat 2300 | 1975 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 2300 | 929 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |