1969 Mazda Familia vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1971 Mazda Luce is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 310 kg more than 1969 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Familia | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Familia | Luce |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2510 mm |
