1982 Buick Estate vs. 1972 Mazda 616
To start off, 1982 Buick Estate is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 616 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 103 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 975 kg more than 1972 Mazda 616. 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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Estate | 1972 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Estate | 616 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2480 mm |
