1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 16 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 500 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Luce | 928 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
