1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 27 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 165 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.
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, 1995 Porsche 911 (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Luce | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | Luce | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 92 L |