1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 147 kg more than 1969 Mazda Luce. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | Luce |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2618 cc |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
