2008 Honda FR-V vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2008 Honda FR-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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda FR-V (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda FR-V weights approximately 406 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 FR-V (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda FR-V | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | FR-V | Luce |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
