2007 Cadillac SRX vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2007 Cadillac SRX is newer by 35 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 3,554 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 839 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, 2007 Cadillac SRX (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac SRX | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | SRX | Luce |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3554 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
