1968 Mazda Luce vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 32 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 49 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 244 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mazda | Smart |
| Model | Luce | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 22 L |
