1971 Fiat 125 vs. 1994 Mazda 323
To start off, 1994 Mazda 323 is newer by 23 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 125 (90 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 323. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 323 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1971 Fiat 125.
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 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 323. (103 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 125 | 1994 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 125 | 323 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1322 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 131 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |