1972 Mazda Luce vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 6 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, 1978 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 274 kg more than 1978 Nissan Violet.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Luce | Violet |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
