1969 Mazda Luce vs. 1991 Mini MK VI
To start off, 1991 Mini MK VI is newer by 22 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mini MK VI (96 HP @ 6130 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mini MK VI should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 415 kg more than 1991 Mini MK VI.
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, 1991 Mini MK VI, 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 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mini MK VI. (116 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mini MK VI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Luce | 1991 Mini MK VI | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Luce | MK VI |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6130 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2040 mm |
