1970 Fiat 125 vs. 1977 Mazda 323
To start off, 1977 Mazda 323 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,607 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 323. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 125 weights approximately 148 kg more than 1977 Mazda 323. 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, 1970 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 323. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 125 | 1977 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 125 | 323 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1607 cc | 983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 64 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 812 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |