1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1990 Mazda RX-7. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 840 kg more than 1990 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, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda RX-7. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1990 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1990 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Invicta | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
