1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 1971 Rover 2000 is newer by 3 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 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 235 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, 1971 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | Luce | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
