1977 Fiat 127 vs. 1977 Mazda 616
To start off, both 1977 Fiat 127 and 1977 Mazda 616 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 127. (70 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 616 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1977 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 127. (83 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 127 | 1977 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 127 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1047 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2480 mm |
