2008 Honda CR-V vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 35 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 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 184 kg more than 1973 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, 2008 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | CR-V | Luce |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
