1971 Buick GS vs. 1967 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1971 Buick GS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 582 kg more than 1967 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, 1971 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 1967 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | GS | Luce |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
