2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | LR3 | Luce |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
