1971 Mazda Luce vs. 1984 Porsche 930
To start off, 1984 Porsche 930 is newer by 13 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 930 weights approximately 250 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, 1984 Porsche 930 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 1984 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Luce | 930 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
