1979 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Mazda Laputa
To start off, 2000 Mazda Laputa 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 86 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 975 kg more than 2000 Mazda Laputa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Laputa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 2000 Mazda Laputa | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Electra | Laputa |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 658 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |