2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 2007 Buick Lucerne is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Lucerne (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 640 kg more than 1979 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Lucerne | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Lucerne | 616 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2480 mm |
