1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 1974 Seat 1430 is newer by 6 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 130 kg more than 1974 Seat 1430. 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 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Luce | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
