1979 Honda Accord vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 185 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Honda Accord (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | Luce |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |