1969 Buick GS vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 330 kg more than 1990 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda RX-7. (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | GS | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2430 mm |
