1977 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda RX-4 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1977 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda RX-4 | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | RX-4 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
