1971 Mazda Luce vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 42 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, 2013 Smart Fortwo (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Smart Fortwo should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 310 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Mazda | Smart |
| Model | Luce | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1867 mm |
