1971 Lotus Seven vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1973 Mazda Luce is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 466 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lotus Seven | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Seven | Luce |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |
