1979 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1981 Mazda 323
To start off, 1981 Mazda 323 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat Mirafiori is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Fiat Mirafiori (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat Mirafiori weights approximately 150 kg more than 1981 Mazda 323. 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 Fiat Mirafiori (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Fiat Mirafiori will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat Mirafiori | 1981 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Mirafiori | 323 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1069 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2370 mm |
