1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1970 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1970 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1970 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1970 Mazda RX-2. 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, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda RX-2. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1970 Mazda RX-2 has manual transmission. 1970 Mazda RX-2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 1970 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Invicta | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2480 mm |
