1964 Fiat Berline vs. 1978 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat Berline weights approximately 210 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-7. 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, 1964 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat Berline | 1978 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | Berline | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 65 L |