1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 1975 Mazda 818
To start off, 1979 Buick LeSabre is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 710 kg more than 1975 Mazda 818. 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 LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818. 1979 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1975 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1975 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick LeSabre | 1975 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | LeSabre | 818 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2320 mm |
