1996 BMW 725 vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 725 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1970 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, 1996 BMW 725 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 725 | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 725 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |
