1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1974 Mazda 929 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. 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, 1974 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | 1300 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 65 L |
