1981 Buick Estate vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 625 kg more than 1971 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Estate | Luce |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
