1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 40 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 520 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, 2012 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | Luce | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
