1979 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6
To start off, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is newer by 27 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, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | MazdaSpeed6 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
