1998 Honda NSX vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 209 kg more than 1970 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, 1998 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | NSX | Luce |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
