1974 Mazda Luce vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 26 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 2,620 cc, 1974 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda Luce (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 165 kg more than 1974 Mazda Luce.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Renault Laguna (255 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda Luce | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | Luce | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 1870 cc |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2570 mm |
