1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2011 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2011 Honda CR-V is newer by 39 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda CR-V (180 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda CR-V weights approximately 486 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, 2011 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 2011 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | Luce | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2619 mm |
