1972 Mazda Luce vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 18 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 370 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Luce | 300 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2940 mm |
