1969 Mazda Luce vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 26 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 15 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Luce | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Carina |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
