1975 Mazda 929 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
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, 1975 Mazda 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 929 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | 929 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
