1980 Buick Estate vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate 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 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 930 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 Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Estate | Luce |
Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |