1968 Mazda Luce vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 36 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, 2004 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
