1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1997 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 398 kg more than 1971 Fiat 124. 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, 1997 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 124 | 1997 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 124 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
