1981 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate.
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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Estate | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1311 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
