1976 Buick Estate vs. 1997 Mazda 626
To start off, 1997 Mazda 626 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1997 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 679 kg more than 1997 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda 626. (151 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1997 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Estate | 626 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
