1990 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 740 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 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1990 Mazda RX-7.
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, both vehicles can yield 186 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mazda RX-7 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | RX-7 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |
