2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 35 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 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Luce |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
