1979 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 21 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 32 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 900 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Electra | Familia |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |