1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1976 Mazda 929
To start off, 1976 Mazda 929 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 929 weights approximately 442 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000.
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, 1976 Mazda 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 | 1976 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | 1000 | 929 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |