2007 Mazda Drifter vs. 1969 Volvo 1800
To start off, 2007 Mazda Drifter is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 1800 would be higher. At 2,606 cc, 2007 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo 1800 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
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, 2007 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 1800. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda Drifter | 1969 Volvo 1800 | |
Make | Mazda | Volvo |
Model | Drifter | 1800 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2606 cc | 1986 cc |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |