1971 Mazda Luce vs. 1997 Peugeot 306
To start off, 1997 Peugeot 306 is newer by 26 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Peugeot 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 306 (167 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 100 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, 1997 Peugeot 306 (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 1997 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | Luce | 306 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
