1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1974 Lada 1200 is newer by 1 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, 1973 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 64 kg more than 1974 Lada 1200. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | 1200 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
