2004 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2004 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 32 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), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 632 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, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Park Avenue | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Park Avenue | Luce |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 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 | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
