1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran 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 2,620 cc, 1972 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 119 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 Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touran 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 Touran | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Luce | Touran |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 1968 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
