1987 Buick LeSabre vs. 1987 Mazda MX-6
To start off, both 1987 Buick LeSabre and 1987 Mazda MX-6 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick LeSabre (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1987 Mazda MX-6. (110 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda MX-6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 340 kg more than 1987 Mazda MX-6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Buick LeSabre (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda MX-6. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda MX-6.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick LeSabre | 1987 Mazda MX-6 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | LeSabre | MX-6 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |