1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,306 cc, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1957 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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1100 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1306 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
