1985 Fiat 126 vs. 1985 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1985 Fiat 126 and 1985 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,292 cc, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1985 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 472 kg more than 1985 Fiat 126. 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, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Fiat 126 | 1985 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 126 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |