1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1973 Mazda 929
To start off, 1973 Mazda 929 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 929 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1973 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 600 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
