1969 Mazda Luce vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 32 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 684 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 255 kg more than 2001 TVR Speed 12.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 706 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Luce | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Mazda | TVR |
| Model | Luce | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2618 cc | 7730 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2570 mm |
