1970 Mazda Luce vs. 2001 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Previa is newer by 31 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Previa (160 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Previa weights approximately 475 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, 2001 Toyota Previa (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 2001 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Previa |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
