1973 Mazda Luce vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1973 Mazda Luce is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 103 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Luce | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | Luce | Marina |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 957 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
