1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1970 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1970 Mazda 1000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 600 (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 127 kg more than 1962 Abarth 600.
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, 1962 Abarth 600 (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 600 | 1970 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | 600 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |
