1997 Honda Legend vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1997 Honda Legend is newer by 26 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Legend weights approximately 620 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, 1997 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Legend | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Legend | Luce |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
