1980 Buick Electra vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 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 34 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 630 kg more than 1973 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Electra | Luce |
Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |