1974 Buick Centurion vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (197 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1987 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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Centurion | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 226 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 |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2440 mm |
