1969 Mazda Luce vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 44 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 1127 kg more than 1969 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Luce | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | Luce | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
