1995 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda RX-7 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Mazda | Fiat |
Model | RX-7 | 130 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |