1991 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1975 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1975 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX-3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda RX-3. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | 1975 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Caprice | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
