1968 Mazda Luce vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 TVR Speed 12 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 701 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 60 kg more than 2001 TVR Speed 12.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 729 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Mazda | TVR |
| Model | Luce | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |
