1967 Mazda Luce vs. 1983 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1983 Nissan Patrol is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Patrol (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1026 kg more than 1967 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, 1983 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Luce | 1983 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Luce | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2980 mm |
