1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (200 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500. 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 500 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 500 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |
