2000 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2000 Mazda 626
To start off, both 2000 Fiat Barchetta and 2000 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 Mazda 626. (100 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda 626 weights approximately 326 kg more than 2000 Fiat Barchetta.
Because 2000 Mazda 626 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Fiat Barchetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda 626 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Mazda 626 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Barchetta | 2000 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Barchetta | 626 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2620 mm |
