1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1978 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 4,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (285 HP) has 185 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-3.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1978 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Camaro | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4295 cc | 1963 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 376 Nm | 135 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2320 mm |