1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1970 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1970 Mazda 1000 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 1000. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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, 1970 Mazda 1000 (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1970 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | 1000 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2270 mm |