1971 Mazda Luce vs. 1992 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1992 Opel Corsa is newer by 21 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1992 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1992 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 280 kg more than 1992 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 1992 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Luce | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
