1980 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, both 1980 Mazda RX-7 and 1980 Volvo 66 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,292 cc, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 1980 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mazda RX-7 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | RX-7 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
