1972 Mazda Luce vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1972 Mazda Luce is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 434 kg more than 1972 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, 1959 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | Luce | P5 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
