1973 Mazda Luce vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 39 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 360 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, 2012 BMW 120 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Luce | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | Luce | 120 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
