1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1979 Honda Prelude 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 130 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Honda Prelude (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Prelude | Luce |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2510 mm |