1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2000 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2000 Peugeot 607 is newer by 28 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 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Peugeot 607 (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 305 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, 2000 Peugeot 607 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 2000 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | Luce | 607 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
