1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 24 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1971 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 130 | RX-01 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |