1967 Fiat 2300 vs. 1981 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1981 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, 1967 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 2300 | 1981 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 2300 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2277 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |