1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 710 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 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Luce | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2920 mm |
