1973 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1999 Mazda 626
To start off, 1999 Mazda 626 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Mazda 626. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda 626 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1973 Lancia Fulvia.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1999 Mazda 626 (224 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Fulvia. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lancia Fulvia | 1999 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Fulvia | 626 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
