1965 Fiat 2300 vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 13 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 41 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 315 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, 1965 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626. 1978 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1965 Fiat 2300 has manual transmission. 1965 Fiat 2300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat 2300 | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 2300 | 626 |
Year Released | 1965 | 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 | 134 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 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 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |