1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1975 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1975 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda RX-3 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1967 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, 1975 Mazda RX-3 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda RX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1975 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 500 | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 65 L |
