1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1968 Mazda 1000
To start off, both 1968 Fiat 600 and 1968 Mazda 1000 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,168 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda 1000 (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 600 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1968 Mazda 1000.
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, 1968 Mazda 1000 (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1968 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 600 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
