1976 Fiat 131 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 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1976 Fiat 131. 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 131 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 131 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 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 | 1040 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2440 mm |