1971 Mazda Luce vs. 2000 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2000 Toyota Soarer 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 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 475 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 Toyota Soarer (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 2000 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 4292 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
