1970 Mazda Luce vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 957 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 Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Pilot 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 Pilot | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | Luce | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2774 mm |
