2009 Honda Accord vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 37 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 311 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, 2009 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Luce |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
