1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1999 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1999 Toyota Picnic is newer by 29 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 2,620 cc, 1970 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda Luce (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Picnic. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 130 kg more than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Toyota Picnic (210 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 1999 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 2184 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2740 mm |
