1969 Mazda Luce vs. 2003 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2003 Opel Speedster is newer by 34 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 174 kg more than 2003 Opel Speedster.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Luce | 2003 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Luce | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 36 L |
