1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1992 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1992 Toyota Previa is newer by 24 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Previa weights approximately 555 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, 1992 Toyota Previa (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 1992 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Previa |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
