1970 Fiat 125 vs. 2008 Mazda 6
To start off, 2008 Mazda 6 is newer by 38 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 6 weights approximately 424 kg more than 1970 Fiat 125.
Because 1970 Fiat 125 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Fiat 125. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Mazda 6 (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 125. 2008 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 125 | 2008 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 125 | 6 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1607 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 131 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |