1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595. 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, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 595 | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | 595 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 75 L |
