1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1995 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1995 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1995 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1500 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |
