1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1988 Buick Reatta is newer by 15 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Reatta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Reatta (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Reatta weights approximately 476 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, 1988 Buick Reatta (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Reatta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Reatta | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Reatta | Luce |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
