1953 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1970 Mazda Luce is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin-Healey 100 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 102 kg more than 1953 Austin-Healey 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey 100 | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Mazda |
| Model | 100 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
