1997 Mazda MPV vs. 1997 Volvo S70
To start off, both 1997 Mazda MPV and 1997 Volvo S70 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mazda MPV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo S70 (236 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1997 Mazda MPV. (146 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo S70 should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda MPV weights approximately 70 kg more than 1997 Volvo S70.
Because 1997 Mazda MPV is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Mazda MPV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Volvo S70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Volvo S70 (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda MPV. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo S70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mazda MPV | 1997 Volvo S70 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | MPV | S70 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 2434 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2670 mm |
