1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1978 Mazda 616
To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo is newer by 10 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 1,695 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Fiat Tipo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat Tipo weights approximately 118 kg more than 1978 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (98 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1978 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Tipo | 616 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1695 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2480 mm |
