1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2008 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2008 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 36 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Vel Satis (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 685 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, 2008 Renault Vel Satis (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 2008 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | Luce | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
