1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1994 Mazda 323
To start off, 1994 Mazda 323 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda 323 (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 323 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Mazda 323 (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1994 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 500 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2620 mm |
