1972 Mazda Luce vs. 1987 Porsche 928
To start off, 1987 Porsche 928 is newer by 15 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 928 weights approximately 380 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, 1987 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 1987 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Luce | 928 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
