1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1965 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1969 Fiat 500 is newer by 4 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 43 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mazda Familia weights approximately 312 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1965 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 500 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2200 mm |
