1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1969 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1970 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Familia weights approximately 310 kg more than 1970 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, 1969 Mazda Familia (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 500 | 1969 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 500 | Familia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2200 mm |