2008 Honda NSX vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 37 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda NSX weights approximately 396 kg more than 1971 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 NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda NSX | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | NSX | Luce |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
