1971 Mazda Luce vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 2 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 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 560 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 1973 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Luce | S |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |
