1972 Mazda Luce vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 504 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 180 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, 1978 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | Luce | 504 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
