1995 Fiat 126 vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1995 Fiat 126 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1995 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 818 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1995 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, 1978 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Fiat 126 | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 126 | 818 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 704 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 25 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2320 mm |