1972 Mazda Luce vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, both 1972 Mazda Luce and 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 895 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mazda Luce | 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Luce | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3080 mm |