1973 Mazda Luce vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 75 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 Toyota Tacoma (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Luce | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 2694 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |
