1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight 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 2,620 cc, 1972 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda Luce (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 14 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | Luce | Insight |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 1300 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2550 mm |
