1973 Mazda Luce vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 1996 Volvo 960 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 2,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 960 weights approximately 440 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, 1996 Volvo 960 (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Luce | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | Luce | 960 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
