1968 Mazda Luce vs. 2008 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Lupo is newer by 40 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, 1968 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 92 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 2008 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Luce | Lupo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 968 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 34 L |
