1951 Buick 40 vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 207 kg more than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | 40 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2710 mm |