1954 Buick 40 vs. 1979 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1979 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1979 Mazda RX-7. 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, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1979 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | 40 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1060 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2430 mm |