1976 Buick Electra vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 495 kg more than 1996 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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda RX-7. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1996 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1996 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2430 mm |
