1972 Mazda Luce vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 8 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 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (218 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 510 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Luce | 380 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
