1969 Buick GS vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 42 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, 2011 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 240 kg more than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | GS | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2703 mm |
