1996 Kia Sephia vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1996 Kia Sephia is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Kia Sephia. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Sephia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Sephia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Sephia. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Sephia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Kia Sephia | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sephia | Luce |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
