1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1106 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 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Luce | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2893 mm |
