1969 Mazda Luce vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, both 1969 Mazda Luce and 1969 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc, 1969 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mitsubishi Colt (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 240 kg more than 1969 Mitsubishi Colt.

Because 1969 Mazda Luce is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Mazda Luce. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Mitsubishi Colt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mitsubishi Colt (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.

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