1982 Fiat 126 vs. 1975 Mazda 818
To start off, 1982 Fiat 126 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 818 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1982 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, 1975 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Fiat 126 | 1975 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 126 | 818 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2320 mm |