1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 76 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
