1968 Mazda Luce vs. 2012 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 BMW 325 is newer by 44 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 325 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 BMW 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 2012 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | Luce | 325 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 57 L |
