1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1970 NSU Ro 80
To start off, both 1970 Mazda Luce and 1970 NSU Ro 80 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,620 cc, 1970 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 NSU Ro 80 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 45 kg more than 1970 NSU Ro 80.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda Luce (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 NSU Ro 80. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 NSU Ro 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 1970 NSU Ro 80 | |
| Make | Mazda | NSU |
| Model | Luce | Ro 80 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 2390 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2870 mm |
