1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1950 Fiat 1500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 1500 | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 1500 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2440 mm |