1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2003 Opel Vectra is newer by 31 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 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Vectra (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Vectra weights approximately 360 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, 2003 Opel Vectra (229 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Luce | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
