1990 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66. 1980 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1990 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1990 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mazda RX-7 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Mazda | Volvo |
Model | RX-7 | 66 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |