1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (200 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 850 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2430 mm |
