1970 Mazda Luce vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 42 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 693 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, 2012 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | Luce | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 3500 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2774 mm |
