1994 Honda Today vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1994 Honda Today 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 340 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Today | Luce |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
