1967 Mazda Luce vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 25 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 185 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, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Luce | 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Luce | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
