1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1989 Mazda 626
To start off, 1989 Mazda 626 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1989 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 626. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1989 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 130 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
