1971 Mazda Luce vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1992 Peugeot 405 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 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Peugeot 405 (89 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 42 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, 1992 Peugeot 405 (132 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | Luce | 405 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
