1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1970 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1970 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Bluebird (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 220 kg more than 1970 Nissan Bluebird.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 1970 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Luce | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1427 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
