1971 Mazda Luce vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 28 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata (110 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 12 kg more than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata (134 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Luce | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
