1972 Mazda Luce vs. 1995 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1995 Toyota RAV4 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 2,620 cc, 1972 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 45 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, 1972 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 1995 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
