1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8

To start off, 2010 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1400. 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, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (215 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2010 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400. 2010 Mazda RX-8 has automatic transmission and 1954 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1954 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda RX-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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