1972 Fiat 500 vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 973 kg more than 1972 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 500. (28 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 500 | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 500 | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 62 L |
