1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 20 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. 1978 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | 1600 | 626 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |