1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1992 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1992 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda AZ-1 (63 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda AZ-1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda AZ-1 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. 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, 1992 Mazda AZ-1 (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda AZ-1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1992 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | 600 | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
