1972 Mazda Luce vs. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 19 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 640 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, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 1991 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
