1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1996 Rover 220
To start off, 1996 Rover 220 is newer by 26 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 220 (103 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 220 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 220 weights approximately 164 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, 1996 Rover 220 (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 1996 Rover 220 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | Luce | 220 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
