1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1990 Mazda 929
To start off, 1990 Mazda 929 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda 929 (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 929 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1966 Abarth 700. 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, 1990 Mazda 929 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 700 | 1990 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | 700 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
