1971 Mazda Luce vs. 1994 Plymouth Colt
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Colt 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 2,620 cc, 1971 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Colt (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Colt should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 30 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Colt.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Colt. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 1994 Plymouth Colt | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | Luce | Colt |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 1834 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |
