1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1972 Mazda Luce is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,620 cc, 1972 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda Luce (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 70 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
