1968 Mazda Luce vs. 2007 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2007 Toyota Aygo is newer by 39 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 186 kg more than 2007 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Mazda Luce is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Mazda Luce. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Aygo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 2007 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 35 L |
