1990 Buick Electra vs. 1974 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1990 Buick Electra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 771 kg more than 1974 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 1974 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | Familia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2270 mm |
