1973 Mazda Luce vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 40 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. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 150 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda Luce | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | Luce | Cooper |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2467 mm |