1980 Buick Electra vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 540 kg more than 1972 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Electra | Luce |
Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |