1976 Chevrolet Pickup vs. 1977 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1977 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Pickup would be higher. At 3,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (200 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1977 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda RX-3.
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, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (407 Nm) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Pickup | 1977 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Pickup | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 135 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |