1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 1968 Mazda R-100 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,963 cc, 1968 Mazda R-100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda R-100 (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda R-100 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda R-100 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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, 1968 Mazda R-100 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda R-100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 700 | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | 700 | R-100 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1963 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |