1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1992 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1992 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 24 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 841 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda AZ-1 (63 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda AZ-1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 850 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1992 Mazda AZ-1.
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, 1992 Mazda AZ-1 (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda AZ-1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1992 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 850 | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 841 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
