1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 480 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Luce | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 5032 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |
