1971 Austin 3 vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1971 Austin 3 and 1971 Mazda Luce were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Austin 3 | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | 3 | Luce |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |