1978 Buick Century vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 380 kg more than 1971 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, 1978 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Century | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Century | Luce |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3213 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
