1978 Mazda 616 vs. 2010 Fiat 500
To start off, 2010 Fiat 500 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Fiat 500. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat 500 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1978 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Fiat 500 (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 616 | 2010 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Mazda | Fiat |
Model | 616 | 500 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2310 mm |