1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1989 Rover Montego
To start off, 1989 Rover Montego 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 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover Montego (117 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Montego should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Montego weights approximately 30 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 Montego (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Montego 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 Montego | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | Luce | Montego |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
