1972 Mazda Luce vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora is newer by 24 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 465 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, 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Luce | Aurora |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 3995 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2900 mm |
