1973 Mazda Luce vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 565 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 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 328 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 328 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | Luce | 328 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
