1969 Mazda Luce vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 1997 Toyota Avensis is newer by 28 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, 1997 Toyota Avensis (123 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 5 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Toyota Avensis (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Luce | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2618 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2640 mm |
