1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2009 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 37 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota RAV4 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 2009 Toyota RAV4.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
