1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 10 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Montrose is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Montrose weights approximately 588 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, 1979 Mazda Montrose (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Montrose will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 500 | Montrose |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 55 L |
