1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 317 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 Porsche 911 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Luce | 911 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
