2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 427 kg more than 1969 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Park Avenue | Luce |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2618 cc |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |
