1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1968 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1980 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1968 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1968 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 126 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2270 mm |
