1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1993 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (297 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1993 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1200 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 55 L |
