1989 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1989 Buick Electra.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Buick Electra (285 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 1989 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Electra | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3200 mm |
