1998 Honda NSX vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 25 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 260 kg more than 1973 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 (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | NSX | Luce |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
