1978 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 27 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, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
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 Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (222 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Regal | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1311 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |