1969 Mazda Luce vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 15 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 2,618 cc, 1969 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Luce (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 125 kg more than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Luce | 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Luce | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2618 cc | 2469 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
