1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 130 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 130 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |