1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Luce. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 320 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | Luce |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
