1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1968 Dodge Polara and 1968 Mazda Luce were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Polara (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 420 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Polara | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Dodge | Mazda |
Model | Polara | Luce |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |