1971 Mazda Luce vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Verada is newer by 25 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Verada (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 460 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Verada (301 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 1996 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Luce | Verada |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
