1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 1 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 145 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Vega.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Vega | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Vega | Luce |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
