1985 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. 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, both vehicles can yield 145 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1985 Mazda RX-7 | 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8 | |
Make | Mazda | Volvo |
Model | RX-7 | PV 544 1.8 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |