1978 Buick Regal vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 128 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, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Regal | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2430 mm |
