1974 Mazda Luce vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Luce. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1974 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda Luce | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Luce | 928 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 5396 cc |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
