1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1978 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 365 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1978 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1978 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | RX-01 | Volare |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
