1998 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1998 Honda Civic is newer by 27 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, 1998 Honda Civic (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 195 kg more than 1998 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Civic | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | Luce |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
