1972 Austin Maxi vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1972 Austin Maxi 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 Mazda Luce (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Austin Maxi. (95 HP @ 5350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 255 kg more than 1972 Austin Maxi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Maxi. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Maxi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Maxi | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | Maxi | Luce |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2590 mm |
