1989 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (200 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66. 1977 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1989 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1989 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mazda RX-7 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Mazda | Volvo |
Model | RX-7 | 66 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |