1972 Mazda Luce vs. 1975 Seat 124
To start off, 1975 Seat 124 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Seat 124 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 196 kg more than 1975 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 1975 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Luce | 124 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
