1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe vs. 1972 Volvo 140
To start off, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Volvo 140. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 140 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo 140. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe | 1972 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | RX 4 Coupe | 140 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
