1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1969 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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, 1969 Mazda Familia (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 850 | 1969 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 850 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2200 mm |
