1969 Citroen Dyane 4 vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1969 Citroen Dyane 4 is newer by 1 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 65 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 466 kg more than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Dyane 4 | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Dyane 4 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 55 L |
