1971 Mazda Luce vs. 1971 Mazda 1000
To start off, both 1971 Mazda Luce and 1971 Mazda 1000 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,620 cc, 1971 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda Luce (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 545 kg more than 1971 Mazda 1000. 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 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 1971 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Luce | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 987 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |
