1980 Lancia Delta vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1980 Lancia Delta is newer by 8 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Delta (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 95 kg more than 1980 Lancia Delta.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lancia Delta | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Delta | Luce |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1302 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
