1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2000 Toyota Solara 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Solara (187 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 460 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 Toyota Solara (283 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 2000 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Solara |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
