1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1972 Mazda Luce is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 665 kg more than 1972 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 Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Impala | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Impala | Luce |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2510 mm |
