1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2011 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2011 Toyota Highlander 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Highlander (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 640 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 Toyota Highlander (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 2011 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2789 mm |
