1972 Mazda 616 vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 816 kg more than 1972 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 616 | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Mazda | Buick |
| Model | 616 | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2936 mm |
