1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 242 kg more than 1990 Mazda RX-7.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1990 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1990 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 130 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3235 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
