1970 Mazda Luce vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 41 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 309 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, 2011 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | Luce | Accord |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2799 mm |
