1982 Buick Estate vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1982 Buick Estate is newer by 11 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 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 735 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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Estate | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Estate | Luce |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
