1984 Buick Estate vs. 1991 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1991 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 583 kg more than 1991 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, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mazda RX-7. (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mazda RX-7. 1984 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1991 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1991 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Estate | 1991 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Estate | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 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 | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
