1972 Mazda 110 S vs. 1972 Volvo 145
To start off, both 1972 Mazda 110 S and 1972 Volvo 145 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,964 cc, 1972 Mazda 110 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 110 S (108 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 110 S should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 145 weights approximately 324 kg more than 1972 Mazda 110 S.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Volvo 145 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 110 S. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 110 S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 110 S | 1972 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | 110 S | 145 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1778 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
