1972 Mazda Luce vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 7 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 465 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, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | Luce | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
