1983 Buick Electra vs. 1974 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 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 16 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Luce. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 435 kg more than 1974 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1974 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | Luce |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 175 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 |
