1979 Buick Electra vs. 1980 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 765 kg more than 1980 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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda RX-7. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1980 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1980 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 1980 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Electra | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2430 mm |