1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1990 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 20 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 245 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, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 1990 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Luce | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 3789 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2820 mm |
