1973 Mazda Luce vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 1973 Mazda Luce is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Century (128 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 640 kg more than 1973 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, 1971 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Luce | 1971 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Century |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |
