1999 Honda Shuttle vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1999 Honda Shuttle 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 2,620 cc, 1971 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 277 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 Honda Shuttle (199 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Shuttle | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Shuttle | Luce |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
