1969 Mazda Luce vs. 2007 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2007 Toyota Aygo is newer by 38 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, 1969 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Toyota Aygo, 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Luce | 2007 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 35 L |
