1972 Buick GS vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1972 Buick GS and 1972 Mazda Luce were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,723 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick GS weights approximately 375 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick GS | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | GS | Luce |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
