1980 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 207 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 62 L |
