1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1980 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1980 Buick LeSabre and 1980 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 40 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 430 kg more than 1980 Mazda 929. 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick LeSabre | 1980 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | LeSabre | 929 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |