1970 Buick Centurion vs. 1995 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 770 kg more than 1995 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Centurion | 1995 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Centurion | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2430 mm |
