1970 Mazda Luce vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2000 Toyota Avensis is newer by 30 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, 2000 Toyota Avensis (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 20 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda Luce (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 1794 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
