1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe
To start off, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Polara (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 370 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Polara | 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Polara | RX 4 Coupe |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
