1973 BMW Touring vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1973 BMW Touring is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 120 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | Touring | Luce |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
