1971 Mazda Luce vs. 2012 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2012 Toyota iQ 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Toyota iQ. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 190 kg more than 2012 Toyota iQ. 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 (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota iQ. (98 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 2012 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | iQ |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2000 mm |
