1987 Mazda MX-6 vs. 1987 Volvo 740
To start off, both 1987 Mazda MX-6 and 1987 Volvo 740 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,182 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda MX-6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1987 Mazda MX-6. (145 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda MX-6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 740 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1987 Mazda MX-6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Volvo 740 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Volvo 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Mazda MX-6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 MX-6 (257 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 740. (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda MX-6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda MX-6 | 1987 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | MX-6 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2182 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1238 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
