1967 Mazda Luce vs. 2006 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2006 Toyota Prius is newer by 39 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Prius (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Prius weights approximately 252 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, 1967 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Luce | 2006 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Prius |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
