1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1968 Mazda Luce is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1968 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, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Seville | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Seville | Luce |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
