1969 Fiat 130 vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 89 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
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, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (222 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 130 | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 130 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1311 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |