1954 Buick 70 vs. 1981 Mazda 121
To start off, 1981 Mazda 121 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 867 kg more than 1981 Mazda 121.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1981 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | 70 | 121 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2520 mm |
