1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1971 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1971 Mazda 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 230 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.
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, 1971 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1971 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 500 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2270 mm |
