1973 Mazda Luce vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1973 Mazda Luce and 1973 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 355 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Porsche 911 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Luce | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Luce | 911 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 2994 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |
