1972 Dodge Charger vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1973 Mazda Luce is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 650 kg more than 1973 Mazda Luce. 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 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Charger | Luce |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2510 mm |
