1973 Fiat 125 vs. 2004 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 432 kg more than 1973 Fiat 125. 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, 2004 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 125 | 2004 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 125 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |
