1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1994 Peugeot 306
To start off, 1994 Peugeot 306 is newer by 24 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 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Peugeot 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Peugeot 306 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 100 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, 1994 Peugeot 306 (163 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 1994 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | Luce | 306 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
