1973 Mazda Luce vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 25 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 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (204 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 640 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (270 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Luce | 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Luce | SL |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
