1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1998 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Toyota Corolla is newer by 30 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, 1968 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Corolla. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 65 kg more than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Corolla. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 1998 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
