1987 Buick Estate vs. 1972 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 15 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1972 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 925 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1972 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Estate | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2480 mm |
