1970 Mazda Luce vs. 2003 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2003 Panoz Esperante is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz Esperante (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 220 kg more than 1970 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, 2003 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 2003 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Mazda | Panoz |
| Model | Luce | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
