1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1981 Nissan Silvia is newer by 13 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, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 50 kg more than 1981 Nissan Silvia.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Luce | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
