1970 Fiat 500 vs. 2004 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2004 Mazda B3000 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B3000 (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 1030 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 2004 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 500 | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3200 mm |
