1979 Buick Electra vs. 1967 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 985 kg more than 1967 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, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1967 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | Familia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| 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 | 320 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2200 mm |
