1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda Luce (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 535 kg more than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 1996 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 3661 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2290 mm |
