1973 Mazda Luce vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 409 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 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Luce | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | Luce | Accord |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2741 mm |
