1971 Fiat Dino vs. 1991 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1991 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1991 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat Dino weights approximately 98 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1991 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat Dino | 1991 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | Dino | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |