1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1970 Mazda Luce is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Rover P4 (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | Luce | P4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
