1969 Mazda Luce vs. 1992 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 Toyota Corolla is newer by 23 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, 1992 Toyota Corolla (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 60 kg more than 1992 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1992 Toyota Corolla, 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Corolla. (111 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Luce | 1992 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |
