1967 Fiat 2300 vs. 1977 Mazda 616
To start off, 1977 Mazda 616 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1977 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 2300 | 1977 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 2300 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |
