1971 Mazda Luce vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 430 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 310 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 Porsche 911 (459 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Luce | 911 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2355 mm |
