1985 Buick Estate vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1985 Buick Estate is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 630 kg more than 1973 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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Estate | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Estate | Luce |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 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 |
