1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1978 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda Familia 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 94 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1196 kg more than 1978 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 Roadmaster (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1978 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Roadmaster | Familia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
