1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1994 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 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 216 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 768 kg more than 1964 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, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 500 | 1994 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 500 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |