1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 330 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1978 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Mazda | Buick |
Model | RX-01 | Century |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 3788 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |