1971 Mazda Luce vs. 2000 Nissan President
To start off, 2000 Nissan President is newer by 29 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan President weights approximately 840 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, 2000 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 2000 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Luce | President |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3040 mm |
