1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Luce 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 53 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 530 kg more than 1969 Mazda Luce. 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick LeSabre | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | LeSabre | Luce |
Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |