1966 Fiat OT vs. 1979 Mazda 929
To start off, 1979 Mazda 929 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 929 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 929 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. 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, 1979 Mazda 929 (160 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1979 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat OT | 1979 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | OT | 929 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2620 mm |
