1984 Buick Electra vs. 1976 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 840 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-3. 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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 1976 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |
