1980 Mazda 929 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Mazda 929 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda 929 (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 929 weights approximately 322 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Mazda 929 (160 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1980 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mazda 929 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Mazda | Volvo |
Model | 929 | 66 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |