1993 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 220 kg more than 1993 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mazda RX-7 | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
Model | RX-7 | Volare |
Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |