1997 Honda NSX vs. 1967 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 320 kg more than 1967 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 NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 1967 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | NSX | Luce |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
