1973 Mazda Luce vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 34 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1057 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Luce | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Luce | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 2966 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2860 mm |
