1967 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1970 Mazda Luce is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 654 kg more than 1970 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, 1967 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Maserati Quattroporte | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | Quattroporte | Luce |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
