1983 Buick Electra vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 435 kg more than 1970 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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | Luce |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
