1970 Fiat 130 vs. 2007 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2007 Mazda B2300 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 167 kg more than 2007 Mazda B2300.
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 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B2300. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 2007 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 130 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
