1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1973 Chrysler Charger and 1973 Mazda Luce were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 160 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (318 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Charger | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | Charger | Luce |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
