1972 Mazda Luce vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1995 Renault Laguna is newer by 23 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 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Laguna (94 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 240 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, 1995 Renault Laguna (142 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | Luce | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
