1996 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 120. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 272 kg more than 1969 Volvo 120. 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, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 120. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda RX-7 | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | RX-7 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |
