2009 Fiat 500 vs. 2005 Mazda 3
To start off, 2009 Fiat 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda 3 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat 500 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 3 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2009 Fiat 500.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2009 Fiat 500 (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 3. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat 500 | 2005 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 500 | 3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
