1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 25 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, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 34 kg more than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Luce | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
