2002 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 29 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daewoo Kalos (92 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Kalos.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Kalos | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mazda |
| Model | Kalos | Luce |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
