1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2004 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 608 kg more than 2004 Mazda RX-8.
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, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda RX-8. 1992 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2004 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2004 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Roadmaster | 2004 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Roadmaster | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
