1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1981 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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, 1981 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1981 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1100 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |
