1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1991 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1991 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1991 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 762 kg more than 1966 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, 1991 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 500 | 1991 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 500 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
