1988 Buick Electra vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1988 Buick Electra is newer by 18 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 320 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, 1988 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | Luce |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2590 mm |
