1969 Mazda Luce vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 636 kg more than 1969 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Luce | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Mazda | Buick |
| Model | Luce | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2618 cc | 3564 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3009 mm |
