1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1980 Mazda 929
To start off, 1980 Mazda 929 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 929 weights approximately 344 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, 1980 Mazda 929 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1980 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 850 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 841 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 55 L |
