1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 936 kg more than 1971 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, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (475 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | Virage | Luce |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
