1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 30 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 2,616 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600. 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.
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1959 Abarth 1600 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | 1600 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |