1957 Buick 40 vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (200 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1989 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Buick 40 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | 40 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2430 mm |
