1973 Mazda Luce vs. 1973 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1973 Mazda Luce and 1973 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1973 Simca 1100. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1973 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 150 kg more than 1973 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Simca 1100. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda Luce | 1973 Simca 1100 | |
Make | Mazda | Simca |
Model | Luce | 1100 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1116 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 65 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |