2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century.
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, 1980 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1980 Buick Century | |
| Make | Mazda | Buick |
| Model | RX-8 | Century |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
