1973 Mazda Luce vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Leon weights approximately 596 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 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda Luce | 2012 Seat Leon | |
Make | Mazda | Seat |
Model | Luce | Leon |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |