1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1979 Mazda 616 is newer by 11 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 616 weights approximately 80 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, 1979 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 600 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |
