1971 Mazda Luce vs. 1994 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1994 Nissan Sunny is newer by 23 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Sunny (118 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 6 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, 1994 Nissan Sunny (148 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 1994 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Luce | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |
