1979 Buick Electra vs. 1981 Mazda 323
To start off, 1981 Mazda 323 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra 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 85 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 875 kg more than 1981 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, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1981 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | 323 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1069 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
