1994 BMW 518 vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1994 BMW 518 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 10 kg more than 1994 BMW 518.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 BMW 518 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 518 | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 518 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
