1979 Buick Century vs. 1999 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1999 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda RX-01 (217 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1999 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Century | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2610 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |
