1997 Buick LeSabre vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1997 Buick LeSabre is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick LeSabre (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 340 kg more than 1972 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, 1997 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick LeSabre | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | LeSabre | Luce |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2510 mm |
