2009 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1958 Buick Century
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Buick Century (300 HP) has 68 more horse power than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda RX-8.
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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2009 Mazda RX-8 | 1958 Buick Century | |
Make | Mazda | Buick |
Model | RX-8 | Century |
Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1306 cc | 5970 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 300 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |