1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1970 Mazda Luce is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 330 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Coupe | Luce |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
