1972 Mazda Luce vs. 1972 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1972 Mazda Luce and 1972 Subaru Leone 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 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Subaru Leone. (68 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1972 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 280 kg more than 1972 Subaru Leone. 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 (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Subaru Leone. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 1972 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | Luce | Leone |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
