2007 Kia Picanto vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2007 Kia Picanto 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 222 kg more than 2007 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Picanto | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Picanto | Luce |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |
