1968 Fiat 500 vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 1161 kg more than 1968 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, 2005 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 500 | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 74 L |
