1971 Mazda Luce vs. 1972 Toyota Century
To start off, 1972 Toyota Century is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Century weights approximately 550 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, 1972 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 1972 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Century |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |
