2008 Honda Stream vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2008 Honda Stream is newer by 36 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Stream (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 36 kg more than 2008 Honda Stream.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Stream (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Stream | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Stream | Luce |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
