1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 35 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 150 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Luce | Colt |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1122 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
