1969 Buick GS vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 1995 Mazda 626 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 420 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | GS | 626 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2620 mm |
