1982 Buick Electra vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 390 kg more than 1990 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, 1982 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda RX-7. (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda RX-7. 1982 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1990 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1990 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Buick Electra | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Electra | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4128 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |