1971 Mazda Luce vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 1980 Buick Century is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Century weights approximately 380 kg more than 1971 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, 1980 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 1980 Buick Century | |
| Make | Mazda | Buick |
| Model | Luce | Century |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
