Fiat 124 Coupe (1969 – 1972) vs Mazda RX-7 (1971 – 1978): specs compared
Both offer around 110 hp at most. The Fiat 124 Coupe is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.6 s against 10.8 s. The Mazda RX-7 has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 180 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 884 kg against 980 kg. At 4,115 mm, the Fiat 124 Coupe is 51 mm longer than the Mazda RX-7. The Fiat 124 Coupe dates from 1969 – 1972, the Mazda RX-7 from 1971 – 1978.
| Specification |
Fiat
124 Coupe
1969 – 1972
|
Mazda
RX-7
1971 – 1978
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Japan |
| Documented years | 1969 – 1972 | 1971 – 1978 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 110 hp | 110 hp |
| Torque | 108 – 137 Nm | 135 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.6 – 14.8 s | 10.8 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 180 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.8 – 10.5 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,115 mm | 4,064 mm |
| Width | 1,669 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,372 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,421 mm | 2,286 mm |
| Curb weight | 980 – 995 kg | 884 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.