1971 Mazda Luce vs. 2012 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2012 Jeep Compass is newer by 41 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Compass (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Compass weights approximately 299 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, 2012 Jeep Compass (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 2012 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Mazda | Jeep |
| Model | Luce | Compass |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1449 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1814 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2634 mm |
