1980 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Mazda CX-05
To start off, 2013 Mazda CX-05 is newer by 33 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, 2013 Mazda CX-05 (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-05 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 135 kg more than 2013 Mazda CX-05.
Because 2013 Mazda CX-05 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-05 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda CX-05. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda CX-05.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2013 Mazda CX-05 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | CX-05 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4555 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2165 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 58 L |
