1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1968 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick LeSabre (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 845 kg more than 1968 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 LeSabre (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1968 Mazda 1000 has manual transmission. 1968 Mazda 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 1968 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | LeSabre | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
