1972 Mazda Luce vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 140 kg more than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (111 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1331 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
