1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,569 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 30 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | GT | Luce |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
