1971 Mazda Luce vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 9 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (97 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 15 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, 1980 Toyota Corona (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Corona |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
