1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1994 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 744 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1994 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | 850 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |