1979 Buick Electra vs. 1972 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda RX-4 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1972 Mazda RX-4. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 615 kg more than 1972 Mazda RX-4. 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, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1972 Mazda RX-4 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | RX-4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
