1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2010 Audi TT
To start off, 2010 Audi TT is newer by 38 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi TT (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi TT weights approximately 350 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, 2010 Audi TT (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 2010 Audi TT | |
| Make | Mazda | Audi |
| Model | Luce | TT |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4178 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1351 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2469 mm |
