1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1977 Mazda 121
To start off, 1977 Mazda 121 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 330 kg more than 1977 Mazda 121. 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 1977 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Avanti | Mazda |
| Model | Avanti | 121 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
