1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1978 Mazda 121
To start off, 1978 Mazda 121 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 121 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1978 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | 1600 | 121 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |