1974 Mazda Luce vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 7 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 2,620 cc, 1974 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda Luce (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda Luce weights approximately 400 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda Luce | 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Luce | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 1256 cc |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2400 mm |
