1972 Buick Centurion vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (197 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 770 kg more than 1989 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, 1972 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 1972 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1989 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1989 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Centurion | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2430 mm |
