1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touran 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touran (104 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 224 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 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 2010 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Luce | Touran |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
