1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 9 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 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1987 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1987 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mazda 929 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Mazda | Volvo |
Model | 929 | 66 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2183 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |