1952 Fiat 8V vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 8V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 8V 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 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 8V. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 8V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1952 Fiat 8V. 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, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 8V. (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 8V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 8V | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 8V | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |
