1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1981 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 13 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 2,292 cc, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 390 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, 1981 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1981 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | 1300 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 65 L |