1973 Fiat 850 vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,306 cc, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 850 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1306 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2710 mm |