1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1995 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 386 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-7.
Because 1995 Mazda RX-7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Mazda RX-7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Buick Park Avenue | 1995 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Park Avenue | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |