1968 Mazda Luce vs. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra is newer by 34 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. Both 1968 Mazda Luce and 2002 Vauxhall Vectra are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 242 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra (164 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 2002 Vauxhall Vectra | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Luce | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
