1969 Austin Mini Clubman vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1969 Austin Mini Clubman and 1969 Mazda Luce were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,618 cc, 1969 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Luce (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. (39 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 617 kg more than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Austin Mini Clubman | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | Mini Clubman | Luce |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2618 cc |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 638 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2590 mm |
