1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1972 Alfa Romeo GT and 1972 Mazda Luce were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,620 cc, 1972 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 305 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | GT | Luce |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2590 mm |
