1970 Fiat 125 vs. 1986 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 2,354 cc, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 125.
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, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 125 | 1986 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 125 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1607 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2430 mm |
