1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1973 Mazda Luce is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 300 kg more than 1973 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 Dodge Coronet (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Coronet | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Coronet | Luce |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2510 mm |
