1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Verossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa weights approximately 310 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 Toyota Verossa (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Verossa |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
