1979 Buick Electra vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 16 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 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 625 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1995 Mazda RX-01 has manual transmission. 1995 Mazda RX-01 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 | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Electra | RX-01 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |