1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is newer by 19 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 862 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, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | Luce | Land Rover Discovery |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2012 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
