1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1976 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1976 Fiat 131 and 1976 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 131 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 929 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1976 Fiat 131.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Fiat 131 (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 131 | 1976 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 131 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
