1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Leon weights approximately 184 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 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mazda Luce | 2012 Seat Leon | |
Make | Mazda | Seat |
Model | Luce | Leon |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |