1973 Mazda Luce vs. 2001 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2001 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 680 kg more than 1973 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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda Luce | 2001 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Mazda | Buick |
Model | Luce | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |