1973 Mazda Luce vs. 2005 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2005 Opel Meriva is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Luce would be higher. Both 1973 Mazda Luce and 2005 Opel Meriva are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Meriva (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Meriva weights approximately 223 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, 2005 Opel Meriva (167 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Luce | 2005 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Luce | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
