1971 Mazda Luce vs. 2002 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2002 Peugeot 307 is newer by 31 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Peugeot 307 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 350 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, 2002 Peugeot 307 (204 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 2002 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | Luce | 307 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
