1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1981 Mazda 323
To start off, 1981 Mazda 323 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 692 kg more than 1981 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1981 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 130 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3235 cc | 1069 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
