1974 Mazda Luce vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1978 Porsche 930 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Luce. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1974 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda Luce | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Luce | 930 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 3298 cc |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
