1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1979 Mazda 616 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 616 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1973 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, 1979 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 500 | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 500 | 616 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2480 mm |