1979 Buick Regal vs. 1972 Mazda 110 S
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 110 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 110 S would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Regal (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 110 S. (108 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 110 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 529 kg more than 1972 Mazda 110 S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 110 S. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 110 S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1972 Mazda 110 S | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Regal | 110 S |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
