1973 Mazda Familia vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Familia 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 153 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 926 kg more than 1973 Mazda Familia. 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Familia | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Mazda | Buick |
| Model | Familia | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 3900 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2936 mm |
