1954 Buick 70 vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 41 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. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 883 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1995 Mazda RX-01 has manual transmission. 1995 Mazda RX-01 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 70 | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | 70 | RX-01 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2350 mm |