1968 Mazda Luce vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 33 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 210 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra.
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, 1968 Mazda Luce (118 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Supra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 940 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 L |
