1962 Abarth 700 vs. 1971 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1971 Mazda 1000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1962 Abarth 700.
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, 1971 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 700 | 1971 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | 700 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |