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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (238 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). 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 (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). 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 | 5735 cc | 1963 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2320 mm |
