1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1976 Mazda 1000
To start off, both 1976 Buick LeSabre and 1976 Mazda 1000 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 976 kg more than 1976 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick LeSabre (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 1000. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1976 Mazda 1000 has manual transmission. 1976 Mazda 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick LeSabre | 1976 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | LeSabre | 1000 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2270 mm |