1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 274 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 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvette | Luce |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2620 cc |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |