1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 30 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 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (280 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 640 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, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | 1300 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 76 L |
