1969 Mazda Luce vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,677 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 225 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1970 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mazda Luce | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | Luce | 914 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1677 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 61 L |