1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1974 Buick Skylark is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 350 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, 1974 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Skylark | Luce |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2590 mm |
