1971 Mazda Luce vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, both 1971 Mazda Luce and 1971 Renault 10 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 360 kg more than 1971 Renault 10. 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 (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 1971 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | Luce | 10 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
