1969 Mazda Luce vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1973 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 4 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 195 kg more than 1973 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Luce | 1973 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Luce | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
