1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1997 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1997 Opel Vectra is newer by 27 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Opel Vectra (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Vectra weights approximately 135 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, 1997 Opel Vectra (129 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 1997 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Luce | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
