1972 Mazda Luce vs. 1992 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1992 Toyota Camry is newer by 20 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Camry (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Camry weights approximately 360 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, 1992 Toyota Camry (285 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 1992 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Camry |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
