1979 Buick Estate vs. 1997 Mazda 121
To start off, 1997 Mazda 121 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Estate (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1997 Mazda 121. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 884 kg more than 1997 Mazda 121. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Buick Estate 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 Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Mazda 121, 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 Estate (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda 121. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda 121. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1997 Mazda 121 has manual transmission. 1997 Mazda 121 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1997 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Estate | 121 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |