1993 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1981 Buick Century
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Century weights approximately 596 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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.
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1993 Mazda AZ-1 | 1981 Buick Century | |
Make | Mazda | Buick |
Model | AZ-1 | Century |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 657 cc | 4936 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2760 mm |