2001 Honda Legend vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2001 Honda Legend is newer by 31 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Legend weights approximately 415 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, 2001 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Legend | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Legend | Luce |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2590 mm |
