1973 Mazda Luce vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 37 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1095 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Luce | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Mazda | Bentley |
| Model | Luce | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 5998 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2746 mm |
