1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Volare 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 415 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 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mazda Luce | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
Model | Luce | Volare |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |