1999 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 149 kg more than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2011 Mazda RX-8 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 2011 Mazda RX-8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal, 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, 1999 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Regal | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2703 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
