1976 Fiat 133 vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda RX-01 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1976 Fiat 133. 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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 133 | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 133 | RX-01 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2350 mm |