1976 Mazda Familia vs. 2001 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2001 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Familia 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 166 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 940 kg more than 1976 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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mazda Familia | 2001 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Mazda | Buick |
Model | Familia | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 3798 cc |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2780 mm |