1971 Mazda Luce vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 35 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 2,620 cc, 1971 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda Luce (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 440 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (101 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mazda | Smart |
| Model | Luce | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 799 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1820 mm |
