1994 Honda Accord vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1994 Honda Accord is newer by 22 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Accord weights approximately 70 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, 1994 Honda Accord (173 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Accord | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Luce |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
