1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1970 Chevrolet Camaro and 1970 Mazda Luce were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 368 kg more than 1970 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Camaro | Luce |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
