Mazda 121 (1987 – 1991) vs Fiat Panda (1986 – 2002): specs compared
The Mazda 121 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 67 hp against 54 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.6 s against 14.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 159 km/h against 140 km/h. The Fiat Panda uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 6.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 674 kg against 725 kg. At 3,475 mm, the Mazda 121 is 64 mm longer than the Fiat Panda.
| Specification |
Mazda
121
1987 – 1991
|
Fiat
Panda
1986 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Italy |
| Documented years | 1987 – 1991 | 1986 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 56 – 67 hp | 34 – 54 hp |
| Torque | 88 – 103 Nm | 57 – 88 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.6 – 13.6 s | 14.9 – 23.0 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 159 km/h | 125 – 140 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 6.8 L/100 km | 5.3 – 6.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,475 mm | 3,411 mm |
| Width | 1,605 mm | 1,501 mm |
| Height | 1,506 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,296 mm | 2,159 mm |
| Curb weight | 725 – 775 kg | 674 – 724 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.