1972 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 360 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | GTA | Luce |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
