1977 Buick Estate vs. 1984 Mazda 323
To start off, 1984 Mazda 323 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1984 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 1028 kg more than 1984 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 1984 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Estate | 323 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1071 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
