1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1976 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 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, 1968 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 270 kg more than 1976 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Luce | 1976 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Luce | Corolla |
Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 46 L |