1994 BMW 854 vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 23 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 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 625 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, 1994 BMW 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 854 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2590 mm |
