1971 Fiat 125 vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1974 Mazda 929 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1971 Fiat 125.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 125 | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 125 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
