2010 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Mazda RX-8. (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 329 kg more than 2010 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Mazda RX-8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda RX-8 | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Mazda | Buick |
| Model | RX-8 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1341 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
