1973 Mazda Luce vs. 2000 Proton Saloon
To start off, 2000 Proton Saloon is newer by 27 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Proton Saloon. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 2000 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 Proton Saloon. 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 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Proton Saloon. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Luce | 2000 Proton Saloon | |
| Make | Mazda | Proton |
| Model | Luce | Saloon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
