1987 Buick Regal vs. 1997 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 60 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1997 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Regal | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2430 mm |
