1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 28 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 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 695 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, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Venture | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Venture | Luce |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |
