1971 Mazda Luce vs. 1979 Saab 900
To start off, 1979 Saab 900 is newer by 8 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Saab 900 (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Saab 900 weights approximately 50 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, 1979 Saab 900 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 1979 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Mazda | Saab |
| Model | Luce | 900 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
