1967 Mazda Luce vs. 1989 TVR 400
To start off, 1989 TVR 400 is newer by 22 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR 400 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR 400 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 TVR 400 weights approximately 100 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, 1989 TVR 400 (366 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 TVR 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Luce | 1989 TVR 400 | |
| Make | Mazda | TVR |
| Model | Luce | 400 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |
