1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2002 Renault Avantime
To start off, 2002 Renault Avantime is newer by 30 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Avantime (162 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 491 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, 2002 Renault Avantime (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 2002 Renault Avantime | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | Luce | Avantime |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1641 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
