1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 17 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 745 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Roadmaster | Luce |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
