1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1389 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm) has 594 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1993 Mazda AZ-1 has manual transmission. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Fleetwood | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2240 mm |
