2004 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 31 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1455 kg more than 1973 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, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Range Rover | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Range Rover | Luce |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
