1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 29 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK (349 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 445 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK (450 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Luce | SLK |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 349 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
