1978 Buick Electra vs. 1975 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1978 Buick Electra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 825 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX-2. 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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 1975 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2480 mm |
