2000 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1977 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1977 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 561 kg more than 1977 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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | 1977 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Camaro | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
