1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1996 Rover 600
To start off, 1996 Rover 600 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 1,850 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 600 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 600 weights approximately 205 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 600 (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 600 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 600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | Luce | 600 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1850 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
