1981 Buick Electra vs. 1996 Mazda 626
To start off, 1996 Mazda 626 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 487 kg more than 1996 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 1996 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | 626 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |
