1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1974 Mazda 929 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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, 1974 Mazda 929 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | Coupe | 929 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 783 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |