1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 1970 Mazda Luce and 1970 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (73 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 280 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.

Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Mazda Luce 1970 Toyota Corolla
Make Mazda Toyota
Model Luce Corolla
Year Released 1970 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1490 cc 1166 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 70 HP 73 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 118 Nm 94 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4200 RPM
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1050 kg 770 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2340 mm