1995 Buick LeSabre vs. 1974 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1995 Buick LeSabre is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick LeSabre (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Luce. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 295 kg more than 1974 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, 1995 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick LeSabre | 1974 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | LeSabre | Luce |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2590 mm |
