1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1965 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mazda Familia weights approximately 66 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Mazda Familia (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1965 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 850 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 841 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2200 mm |
