1996 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Applause is newer by 24 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Daihatsu Applause is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Applause (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 120 kg more than 1996 Daihatsu Applause.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Daihatsu Applause (134 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Daihatsu Applause will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Applause | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Applause | Luce |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
