1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 34 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 25 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Luce | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
