1982 Cadillac Seville vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1982 Cadillac Seville is newer by 10 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 4,079 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 435 kg more than 1972 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, 1982 Cadillac Seville (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Cadillac Seville | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Seville | Luce |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4079 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |
