1980 Buick Electra vs. 1974 Mazda 616
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 616 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 44 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 778 kg more than 1974 Mazda 616. 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1974 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | 616 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2480 mm |
