1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1974 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1974 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1974 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth Coupe (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Mazda RX-4. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1955 Abarth Coupe.
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.
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1955 Abarth Coupe | 1974 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | Coupe | RX-4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |