1980 Buick Electra vs. 1972 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 730 kg more than 1972 Mazda RX-2. 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1972 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2480 mm |
