1970 Buick GS vs. 2009 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS.
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 GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | GS | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1306 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
